Grief-stricken by their daughter Kritika's mysterious death, her family has donated their Bengaluru home to ISKCON, seeking peace and positive energy. The 28-year-old dermatologist's husband, a gastroenterologist, is under investigation after a post-mortem revealed anaesthesia in her system. He remains tight-lipped about the events leading to her demise.
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Veteran actor Satish Shah, 74, passed away on October 25 due to kidney failure, leaving fans and colleagues in mourning. His manager revealed he collapsed during his last meal. Shah had undergone a kidney transplant a few months prior but had appeared to be recovering.
President Trump praised Pakistani leaders and vowed to quickly resolve the Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict, claiming his administration has ended eight wars in eight months. He expressed confidence in his ability to mediate peace, stating he can save millions of lives. India, however, maintains no third-party mediation was involved in its ceasefire understanding with Pakistan.
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Investigators are searching for a diary containing a dying declaration in the mysterious death of Aqil Akhtar, son of former Punjab DGP Mohammad Mustafa. The FIR names Mustafa, his wife, daughter, and daughter-in-law. The post-mortem was inconclusive, with viscera analysis awaited. The family is expected back for questioning soon.
Four men wanted in Bihar for murder and other serious offenses were killed in an early morning encounter with Delhi Police and Bihar Police. The suspects allegedly opened fire when intercepted, leading to retaliatory action. At least two to three officers were injured during the operation.
The United States is imposing significant sanctions on Russia's top oil firms, Rosneft and Lukoil, due to President Putin's perceived lack of honest engagement in peace talks with President Trump. This action follows the collapse of ceasefire discussions and the cancellation of a planned Trump-Putin summit, signaling US frustration over the stalled peace negotiations.
Airbnb's AI customer service agent, powered by 13 different models including Alibaba's Qwen, has significantly reduced the need for live representatives. CEO Brian Chesky noted that while OpenAI models are used, faster and cheaper alternatives are preferred for production. The company is also enhancing social features to foster community and improve travel recommendations.
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Rahul Gandhi visited the family of Hariom Valmiki, a Dalit man lynched in Raebareli. Gandhi alleged the government threatened the family against meeting him. He pledged Congress support for Dalits facing atrocities nationwide. Gandhi stated the family seeks justice and accused the government of obstructing their access to medical care and protection for perpetrators.